Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While creating AR experiences, so-called markers provide information on the real-world element of reference to be overlapped with digital images. This authorization may be grounded on property, contracts, cultural heritage rules or on copyright. i) Public domain works. Technical aspects of augmented reality.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Seun Lari-Williams , PhD researcher in the fields of copyright and dispute system design at the University of Antwerp, regarding Nigeria's Copyright Act 2022 (which came into effect in 2023) and its constitutional reference to copyright as movable property.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2023

NFTs are governed by smart contracts, which divide ownership and limit transferability. Blockchain technology allows smart contracts to operate, ensuring the integrity of all sent and received data. [iv] vii] NFTs are prone to “copyfraud” and other violations of the moral rights of the inventor.

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SpicyIP

JULY 13, 2021

The plaintiffs’ claim which demanded recognition of post mortem rights thereby did not find favour with the court. The court held that facts which are historical, and in the public domain are not copyrightable, given the lack of “creation”, which is an essential element of copyright.

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